CCS180B 18V 6-1/2 In. Blade Left Circular Saw (Bare Tool)

I checked all the section they propose (Light weight, Accuracy, Portability), because this circular saw has all these qualities. It is powerful and smooth at the same time. It is very easy to follow a mark as you cut and it is rare that it bogs down. When I don’t feel like taking the plunge saw out and my cut doesn’t need to follow a rail, I always go to this saw. Besides, this is a Bosch product and every single one Bosch product I own is reliable. So, I know I will keep it for a long time. As for the battery, I find that I have to recharge it after a fairly short while.

I bought this so I could work away from an electrical power source or do quick cuts without the hassle of extension cords. I have a Bosch drill that I bought several years ago that came with two 2.6A batteries that still perform excellently. The first time I used it was to cut up a 4' x 8' sheet of 3/4" ACX plywood into 5 pieces. I couldn't have been more pleased with how quiet it was and how easily and cleanly it cut, even for an 18 tooth blade. My old Craftsman Construction corded saw will get plenty of rest now (except for the thicker stuff). I am very happy with Bosch so far (I also have a corded planer) and highly recommend this saw. My only con would be the inner blade guard is very close to the blade, making it difficult to remove and install the blade. Wear gloves so you can use some force doing it. Also, to remove the arbor bolt, there is a hex L-key provided that's difficult to use with gloves on. Luckily the bolt head is also hex, so I use a 1/4" drive handle with a 10mm socket instead, so that's not really a big deal. I ordered a 4a battery and a couple more blades for versatility, so I should be good to go for a long while.

This is a Great circular saw, with thin & very sharp blade. Bought the higher amp Batt. which gives longer & powerful cutting time. Have used it so much that I only have high praise for it !

Okay so it's not a massive powerhouse wormdrive cut through re-bar saw. But, it is very accurate, controllable, light, and CORDLESS! I use it for fencing work where you might not want to have to hike back to your power source every time you need to make a cut. I've also used it for decks and other shed and storage container work. Mostly 2x and 1x material. It rips 3/4 ply like butter. It's great. I prefer it to my corded skill saw mainly because it is far more controllable and accurate. I took several posters' advice and never even installed the included Bosch blade - I went straight to the Diablo blade, I've learned they are simply better. The saw has only bogged down twice. Once, the battery was dead, and the other time I managed to not notice that I was crimping the blade with the board. It behaves much better that other tools when you overstress it. For instance when it binds, the saw does not shoot out of the board threatening to remove a finger or take a chunk out of a knee cap, but slowly and controllably begins to bind before its clutch simply stops the blade from turning. If you've ever owned a BMW and taken it to it's cornering limit you'll recognize the experience; slow controllable, and easy to correct. Yes, it does have a clutch, and if you read the instructions you'll find it's adjustable depending on how many clicks you tighten the blade - in my opinion a very nice feature. I've found the saw is good for finish work, some cabinetry, but I think it really shines outside when you're decking. You can cut 4x with two cuts simply because the saw is so accurate. A couple of improvements: the safety switch is very hard to reach (I'm sure this is intentional) but it's so far out of the way that you need to re-adjust your hand position once the saw has started, letting go to some extent of the grip while the saw is at full speed, which actually makes the saw less safe! And the depth lever is too easy to knock to the unlocked position and also not well placed ergonomically. Finally the blade guard is made of plastic, and since most of the time the saws weight rests on it, I would guess it is going to be prone to breaking, leaving a fairly dangerous situation. The battery life is good, I mean it is a cordless circular saw! I use it in conjunction with a two pack of the drills that came with a high capacity and a slim battery. One nice touch, the saw works fine with either battery, unlike other brands, so in a pinch you can always throw the slim pack on whilst the other is charging, with two batteries and three tools I never have any downtime - maybe because I only have two hands! - and can work a 9-hour day with no problem. Overall a very nice tool to use and highly practical for many applications.

Have been using this for framing exclusively the last year. Switched from my big, heavy bosch corded saw. Easy to manipulate, runs a long time especially on the 8AH battery. Cons: * the blade guard sometimes doesn't come up automatically, need to go one handed and retract it yourself which can be unsafe. * the miter lock gets loose over time and creeps to +5 degrees, which is annoying * the depth lock always comes loose and shifts to the 2x setting (not a huge problem since I mostly cut 2x material, but a pain if you're cutting thin sheet goods. * the sight notch is slightly off, even with bosch blades. I have to put the teeth on the cut line for max accuracy.

I work mostly with hardwoods, and use this saw for two purposes: First is when I'm buying lumber from a guy and it's too long to go in the truck comfortably--this is a quick way to cut it down without having to arrange a power cord, borrow the guy's tools, or sweat it out with a hand saw. Second is for rough stock breakdown in the shop. My shop is pretty small, and I can't always get full length boards over to the chop saw without bumping into a wall or another inconvenience. It's often a lot more convenient to bring the tool to the work. I've often used a corded jigsaw or circular saw for this, but lately, the little 18V Bosch has become my first choice. The key to this saw is the thin kerf blade. It removes much less material--meaning it doesn't make nearly as much of a mess as you would expect indoors--and the thin kerf makes it practical for it to rip through thick hardwood boards competently despite being battery powered. I only use it for rough cuts, so no cares about how clean/messy the cuts are. I could totally see this becoming my go-to circular saw for more construction-y projects around the house. If it rips through 6/4 Walnut and Maple like it's not even there, it's going to do more than OK with 2x4s. Very happy with this purchase.

I got this saw about 90 minutes ago in via UPS. I have used a lot different circular saws over the past fifty years, this one rates pretty high. It won't always replace a Skilsaw Model 77 or a decent sidewinder, but it will a lot of the time. I do tenant repairs and rarely use a circular saw all day long. * I replace rotten deck boards and fence boards quite often. * Occasionally I need to repair dry rot around a toilet. * Tenants like to punch holes in doors, so I replace quite a few doors. * Sometimes I will build an 8' section of fence. What was important to me was that the saw be capable of ripping an 8' 2x6. I tried it right away, it passed even with the included blade which has a very narrow kerf to blade plate ratio. The saw has all the power I need to rip 2" stock. It was also important that the saw be able to cut the edge off of a 1-3/4" door using a 1/4" thick rip guide, this saw meets this requirement. What did I like about the saw? * The blade guard is not as flimsy as some reviewers claim, you have to jam on it to get it to touch the blade. * The depth of cut gauge is good once you figure out that the settings are for the thickness of the wood you are cutting, not the actual depth of cut: the 2" mark should be labeled 1-1/2". * I really like the location of the depth adjustment locking lever, best location I've ever used. * If you center the bevel cut gauge mark on the center of the scale marks the saw is dead on. * There is a stop on the bevel gauge at 90 degrees, it is dead on. * The included hex wrench attached to the saw is a plus, though it could fit a little tighter. * It has more than enough power to rip 1-1/2" truck dried Doug Fir. * It cuts deep enough to cut 3-1/2" with one flip. * I have rarely needed to cut 50 degrees, but it is a handy feature. * A very important feature to me is the angle of the saw's handle, you push the saw like you would on a Model 77. What I don't like: I have small to medium hands, the "safety button" is hard to reach. I will probably disable it with a short screw. Within the past two weeks I have purchased the Bosch 18 volt jig saw, Sawsall and now the I have the circular saw, all using the same batteries. Using corded tools I would sometime spend more time running a cord to the back fence or walking back and forth than I did actually cutting the boards. I often times find myself in a crawl space or an attic, or up on a roof; cordless is the way to go. There are a lot of good brands, I chose Bosch. * It is light yet well constructed, it should last a long time.

Solid build. Handy size and weight. RPM is slower than my plug in AC model, but sufficient and overall much easier to use.